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The Florida Bar News BriefsThe latest edition of Florida Bar News Briefs, a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including:

  • The Family Law Section praising Gov. Ron DeSantis for signing a bill that strengthens criminal penalties for threatening court officials — including quasi-judicial officers who preside over family law cases.
  • The new law prohibiting notaries who aren’t attorneys from presenting themselves as “notario público” or “immigration consultants.”
  • A webinar focused on navigating Florida’s evolving public records landscape, especially when it comes to court access.

Florida Bar News Briefs is a production of The Florida Bar Journal & News Department.

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